Guide to All the other information of vision care
- Lutein and zeaxanthin for healthy eyes
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Both belonging to xanthophylls, lutein and zeaxanthin add yellow pigment to plants and vegetables, making them appear orange in the fruits or leaves. Experts point out that lutein and zeaxanthin also occur in the lens and retina of human eyes. These two compounds can protect our eyes from free radicals’ damage, which causes oxidation. Lutein and zeaxanthin in the lens and retina also filter out harmful blue light, protecting underlying cell layers.
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- A variety of nutrients for eye health
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Having a good eating habit can be of great benefit to your long and healthy lifetime. Good nutrition not only contributes to healthy body but also to your confidence. A lot of studies show that starting good habits when you are young plays a vital role in maintaining healthy vision and may reduce risks of certain eye problems such as cataracts. For a good vision, you should pay attention to key vitamins and nutrients which are very important to keeping your eyes healthy.
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- Eye supplements for healthy vision
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Healthy vision or good eyesight requires certain nutrients from a healthy diet or eye supplements. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that a healthy diet should emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. It should also include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts. In fact, many Americans take a diet that is high in calorie but low in nutrient. A healthy diet should still low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars. If your diet is not healthy enough, multivitamins and mineral supplements can offer enough nutrients that your eyes needs.
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